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EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION
MWUG MEMBERS: $125/person NON-MEMBERS: $205/person Sponsorship & Exhibitor Registration |
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HOTEL INFORMATION
For overnight accommodations, please contact the Hilton Cleveland Downtown directly and reference the QAD Midwest User Group conference to secure your room at the discounted conference rate of $199/night (sgl/dbl). Phone: (216) 413-5000 RESERVE YOUR ROOM ONLINE Be sure to make your sleeping room reservation before the cut-off date of February 28th. After that date, rooms in the MWUG block will be released for general sale and may not be available to conference attendees. Downloadable Conference Schedule (TBD)
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5:00pm Vendor Fair Set-Up / Registration Opens
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5:30pm
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8:00 am Registration / Vendor Fair Opens / Buffet Breakfast
9:00 am Welcome & Program Overview / Sponsor Introductions
9:00 am Welcome & Program Overview / Sponsor Introductions
WELCOME KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Panel Discussion / Q&A: QAD Support
Panel Discussion / Q&A: QAD Support
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10:00am
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PANEL TBD
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11:00 am
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Break / Visit the Exhibits
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11:30 am
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BUSINESS PROCESS
Production Orders in QAD: A Comprehensive Look DON LINDSEY - 32 Soft Work Orders are one of the essential functions of QAD. In the late 2010’s, QAD revised and enhanced the functionality of work orders, advanced repetitive, Kanban, and some other scheduling such as Flow, and combined them into what is now known as “Production Orders”. Effective with O3, Production Orders will be the way of manufacturing for QAD. In this presentation, Don Lindsey will cover the significant changes to QAD planning, scheduling, and execution that resulted in Production Orders. He’ll also discuss how production orders deal with materials and examine the function of accounting for manufacturing in future versions of QAD. Applicable QAD Version(s): EE 2016 and higher |
CUSTOMER SUCCESS
Financial Reporting at Autokiniton CHRIS PATTON - Strategic IQ SPEAKER TBD - Autokiniton Autokiniton leverages multiple versions of QAD. And, as a leading provider of structural automotive components and assemblies, as well as highly engineered metal-formed products, our consolidated financial reporting was a challenge. Autokiniton selected OneStream to support their financial reporting and account reconciliation processes. In fact, we consider OneStream the cornerstone of our financial transformation platform. In this session, with our partner Strategic iQ, we will review the benefits we receive from leveraging OneStream for Financial Reporting on top of QAD. This will include a discussion of our implementation and lessons that we learned through the process. Applicable QAD Version(s): SE/EE/Various |
TECHNICAL TRACK
Are You Ready for the Cloud? NECTAR DALOGLOU - OmegaServe As organizations transition to various cloud options, managing the dual challenge of future-proofing operations while maintaining robust support for legacy or on-premise environments is critical. This session explores strategies for a seamless migration, including best practices for optimizing your current QAD environment, mitigating risks, and aligning your business processes with the advantages of cloud-based solutions. Gain insights into tools, technologies, and support structures to ensure operational continuity and extract maximum value from both legacy and cloud systems during the transition. Join us to discover how to effectively bridge today’s needs with tomorrow’s opportunities. Applicable QAD Version(s): Any |
SPONSOR TRACK
Take Control of Your Factory Floor TIM RABAUT | WALTER LITTLE Strategic Information Group STEVE MODRALL - Fuuz Struggling to meet production goals? Outgrown manual processes? Facing downtime or production tracking issues? Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Warehouse Management System (WMS) are key in solving these challenges, but not all systems are created equal. Join our session to discover how Fuuz, a configurable MES/WMS solution that utilizes modern low-code/no-code technologies can provide all the benefits of these tools - real-time visibility of your shop floor, increased efficiency, reduced downtime and full traceability of all components and products – dialed into your unique business needs and processes so you can unlock the full potential of digital transformation. Don’t miss out on practical insights to streamline your production and create a competitive advantage! Applicable QAD Version(s): Any |
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12:30 pm
1:30 pm |
LUNCHEON / Vendor Introductions
Break / Visit the Exhibits |
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2:00 pm
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BUSINESS PROCESS
Cost Rollups: Unveiling One of QAD’s Unsung Heroes CARLOS COLMENARES Sungate Solutions Standard Costs are a crucial component of QAD that ensures the smooth operation of your organization and the accuracy of your financial performance. In this presentation Carlos will delve into the fundamental principles of calculating and applying standard costs, ensuring that they continue to serve as the unsung hero, discreetly contributing to your success. Applicable QAD Version(s): SE/EE |
CUSTOMER SUCCESS
Streamlining Workflows That Integrate With QAD ANDREW WEINSTEIN - ISS Group DENNIS RAUCH - Rea Magnet Wire Discover how Rea Magnet Wire is using ISS Group's iApprove™ Workflow Solution to process incoming Customer Sales Orders, significantly cutting labor costs, improving Sales Order data validation and accuracy, and accelerating the Sales Order process. The session will include a demonstration of the unique ‘Data-Driven’ functionality of iApprove™ and an overview of the various Workflows QAD User Organizations have streamlined to reduce operational costs, eliminate process backlogs, and improve process cycle times. These Workflows include Supplier Onboarding, PO Requisition Management, Sales Order Creation, Customer Credit Authorizations, Budget Requests, Journal Entries, Material Transfers, and more. Applicable QAD Version(s): Any |
FINANCIAL TRACK
Item Attributes in Reporting and PE ANDREA HAINES - Lacks Enterprises Item Attributes for Reporting, Information Capture, and Data Analysis - Item Attributes - Supplier Attributes - PE Item Attributes Applicable QAD Version(s): Any |
SPONSOR TRACK
Insight Into Factivity MES and the QAD Manufacturing Process OSKAR SCHWARZ - Factivity Since its inception in the early 1990s, Factivity MES has evolved from its initial implementation to become a cutting-edge solution for modern manufacturing. With each customer, we embrace unique operational challenges, leveraging our expertise to adapt and innovate. Factivity consistently delivers advanced solutions, system enhancements, and seamless integrations with the QAD enterprise, driving continuous growth and technological advancement. In this session, we’ll explore real-world success stories from our customers. Discover how Factivity’s forward-thinking insights and tailored solutions can transform your operations and propel your company into the future. Applicable QAD Version(s): Any |
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3:00 pm
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Break / Visit the Exhibits
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3:30 pm
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BUSINESS PROCESS
Unlocking Shop-Floor Potential: Maximizing OEE with Redzone Connected Workforce and QAD Advanced Scheduling STEVE DOMBROSKI - QAD, Inc. The food and beverage manufacturing industry faces unprecedented pressure to meet rising customer expectations, address labor shortages, and drive operational efficiency. At this pivotal moment, adopting advanced technologies and processes is critical to achieving sustainable growth and maintaining competitiveness. This presentation will demonstrate how the Redzone Connected Workforce Platform by QAD, combined with QAD Advanced Scheduling, empowers manufacturers to optimize their shop floors and boost Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by up to 29%. Attendees will gain actionable insights and strategies that can be immediately implemented in their operations. The session will highlight real-world case studies showcasing how manufacturers have leveraged this innovative integration to address challenges such as minimizing downtime, improving collaboration, and dynamically responding to production variability. Participants will also explore the value of real-time data-driven decision-making, automated finite scheduling, and enhanced worker engagement in fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Applicable QAD Version(s): Any |
CUSTOMER SUCCESS
Reclaiming Control: Accelerating Your QAD Adaptive ERP Success AMANDA GOODSON - Strategic Information Group QAD CUSTOMER TBD Is your ERP journey more like a drag race, a motocross race, or a turtle race? Does it ever feel like someone else is behind the wheel, navigating without a compass? Join us as we dive into how Strategic’s customers are taking control of their ERP experience, reclaiming the driver’s seat, and steering their organizations toward success with QAD Adaptive ERP with Strategic as their trusted co-pilot. Discover the various options available to set your own course, with confidence and expert support. Whether you're racing ahead or stuck in the slow lane, this session will equip you with the tools to accelerate your ERP journey and drive your organization with purpose! Applicable QAD Version(s): Any |
TECHNICAL TRACK
Building Efficient Enterprise With Boomi And QAD– Best Practices GARY YANG - Roundview Technologies QAD is typically the center of the IT infrastructure for a manufacturing company. In today’s world, building an integration solution that allows the data to be communicated between QAD and other IT systems timely, seamlessly is essential for building an efficient enterprise. We will share our success and experiences doing so with one of the best integration middleware in the market – Boomi. We will also discuss the future of QAD integration with O3. Applicable QAD Version(s): SE, EE, AUX |
SPONSOR TRACK
Improve Your Warehouse Processes to Improve Productivity GUS MAVRITSAKIS | JOE DOYLE Royal 4 Systems We will explain the benefits of streamlining your operations with an Integrated Warehouse Management Software Suite that covers multiple industry verticals including Automotive, Tires, Food & Beverage, Cannabis, Non-profits, Government, 3PL, as well as standard distribution and manufacturing businesses. Vertical specific functionality includes Sequencing, Catch Weights, Lot/Serial Control, Demand Planning / Forecasting, and an integration to Yard Management for electronic dock scheduling and automated gate check-In/check-out. We will also discuss our Universal Adapter that connects QAD and other third party database systems to the WISE WMS. In addition, we will talk about how you can minimize your risk with our Operational Assessment Program that validates application fit and implementation effort. |
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4:30 pm
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NETWORKING RECEPTION / Visit the Exhibits
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7:30 am Vendor Fair Opens / Buffet Breakfast
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8:30 am
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BUSINESS PROCESS
Journey to ERP O3 MICHAEL OCHI - QAD, Inc. This session will summarize the capabilities and benefits of ERP O3, and describe the journey to ERP O3 based on various starting points. Topics such as Integration, Production Scheduling, Reporting, and Extensibility will be included, providing manufacturers using QAD ERP with a broad understanding of how QAD envisions a future of continuous improvement and AI-assisted employees, unhindered by technical debt and version lock. Applicable QAD Version(s): EE |
CUSTOMER SUCCESS
EQMS Customer Case Study BRIAN BROOKS - QAD, Inc. QAD CUSTOMER TBD Come listen and interact with a QAD EQMS customer and learn how it helped them drive value to their company and their customers as they take you through their journey with EQMS. This session will also include recommendations for success, pitfalls to avoid, what worked well, what they would do differently and of course time for Q&A. Applicable QAD Version(s): |
FINANCIAL TRACK
Functional Topic TBD SPEAKER(s) TBD - Logan Consulting Desc... |
SPONSOR TRACK
Cyberquery Case Study: Upgrading to Newer Versions of QAD and Now What Do I Do for Historical Reporting/Analytics TOM OLDHAM - Cyberscience Corp. QAD CUSTOMER TBD My company is new to QAD and what are my options for Business Analytics? Find out what one of our latest customers did to evaluate their options and how Cyberquery was chosen to be their preferred B.I. tool set. Also, find out the issues that were overcome and the new reporting that was put in place. Cyberquery is a full B.I. system consisting of Automated Scheduling, Easy Web Access to Reports, a fully functional Report and Dashboard Builder, a Report Library, a QAD complete Data Dictionary with Relationships and expert knowledge of all versions of QAD. No B.I. vendor knows QAD as well as Cyberscience. |
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9:30 am
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Break / Visit The Exhibits
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10:00 am
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TECHNICAL
Production Execution NANCY MAJURE - QAD, Inc. Today's shop-floor is a dynamic, fast paced world in which operators need to interact seamlessly with each other, production lines, planning, and scheduling. QAD's shop fllor trifecta of Connected Workforce, Production Execution, and Automation Solutions is designed and is evolving to support that shop floor transformation. Come hear about all the work that has been done to ensure Production Execution continues to provide that strong ignition foundation for QAD's shop floor portfolio. Applicable QAD Version(s): |
CUSTOMER SUCCESS
Replicating QAD Data to Your Cloud for BI and/or Data Lake Needs SCOTT NIGH - Adaptivity QAD CUSTOMER TBD |
TECHNICAL/FINANCIAL
Tips and Tools for AS Implementation MAYANK PUNDIR - Arista Consulting Learn how to manage AS Configurations and Customizations more effectively. How can we avoid Core changes and map business process with AS? Applicable QAD Version(s): 2014 EE and higher |
SPONSOR TRACK
3 Ways to Reduce Reporting Overhead STEVE HARMELIN - Progress Reporting can impact your application performance significantly. Especially with the current competitive state of industry and business, where we need even more information to run our business efficiently. This talk will give you options to write in-depth reports using business standard tools, or the OpenEdge programming language (i.e. ABL) you know and love, without impacting your production application. It’s your data. You should be able to get it anyway you’d like. Applicable QAD Version(s): EE - based on OpenEdge 11.7 or greater |
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11:00 am
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Break / Visit The Exhibits
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11:15 am
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SPONSOR TRACK
Logan Consulting (Topic TBD) |
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12:30pm
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Closing Luncheon / Conference Wrap-Up / Prize Drawings
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SPEAKERS & SESSIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.